The Latest Breaking News from Climate Week

At Climate Week, Elmo recalls a storm on Sesame Street: ‘Courage is when you still help others’

New York event hears about the red Muppet’s fears during a recent storm as climate crisis increasingly affects children

The Guardian - US · Sep 23

World leaders address climate crisis before UN meet amid record-breaking El Niño

Prime ministers of Australia and Iceland discuss effects on their countries even as some shy away in face of war and inflation

The Guardian - US · Sep 21

Climate Week warns of challenges in delivering the energy transition

The event coincides with the United Nations General Assembly and is organised by the NGO Climate Group, which aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions worldwide by 2050.

Euronews · Sep 20

Biden warns that Trump’s climate denial risks a ‘more dangerous world’

US president also mocks former president’s windmill conspiracy theories at Climate Week event in New York

The Guardian - US · Sep 25, 2024

President Biden To Speak At Climate Week NYC

President Biden to address Climate Week NYC, highlighting his administration's climate agenda and contrasting with Republican opposition to his climate law.

Top News · Sep 22, 2024

For a week, New York will be center of money-focused fight to slow climate change

The annual New York City Climate Week and United Nations General Assembly that's just about to start are emphasizing how to generate trillions of dollars that will be needed to help poorer countries move away from gas, oil and coal, fuels that release greenhouse gases and heat the planet

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2024

Investors’ climate pledges take center stage amid growing risks

World leaders renewed a call for climate action and a transition from fossil fuels as they convened at the 14th annual Climate Week in New York City.

Tribune News Service · Sep 22, 2022

Investors' climate pledges take center stage amid growing risks - Roll Call

At Climate Week in New York City, attendees urge global financial institutions to scale back the financing of oil, gas and coal projects.

Roll Call · Sep 22, 2022

Five things to know for Africa Climate Week

Facing deadly drought and historic floods, African leaders will voice calls for urgent action at the Gabon meeting.

Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2022